Area Restriction Order implemented for Lladnar Creek wildfire near Sparwood

The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order around the Lladnar Creek wildfire.

The 343 hectare wildfire is about 1.5 kilometres west of Sparwood, with the area restriction going into effect to protect the public in areas where fire suppression activities are taking place.

A map of the restriction order is available below or by clicking here.

You can find more information about the Area Restriction Order in the release from the Southeast Fire Centre below:

The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Lladnar Creek wildfire (N12046), which originated approximately 1.5 kilometres west of Sparwood, B.C. This area restriction reflects the need to protect the public in areas where fire suppression activities are taking place.

This restriction is currently in effect and will remain in effect until 1:00 p.m. (MST) on September 30, 2023, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined in the provided map.

Area Restriction Order details:

– Commencing where McCool Creek crosses Lladnar Creek FSR (49° 37.814′, -114° 56.716′) and enters Elk River
– Continuing north along the west side of the Elk River, crossing Matevic Road in the Sparwood Heights area (49° 44.573′, -114° 54.073′) , following north along Sparwood Heights Drive
– Continuing north to Nordstrom Creek (49° 51.343′, -114° 55.744′), then west along Nordstrom Creek up to Mt. Terrion (49° 52.314′, -115° 2.436′)
– From Mt. Terrion continuing south roughly following the height of land and intersecting valleys through (49° 47.921′, -115° 0.776′) to Mt. Kuleski (49° 42.744′, -114° 58.977′)
– Continuing south along height of land towards Mt. Hosmer (49° 37.795′, -115° 0.383′) then following ridge west back to point of commencement.

For a map of the affected area click here.

Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, unless the person:

1) First receives written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, or

2) Enters the area only in the course of:

– travelling to or from his or her principle residence that is not under an evacuation order;
– using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
– travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act; or
– travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds the public that although access to a private residence is permitted, the public must stay out of active fire areas. Public interference has a direct impact on the effectiveness of fire suppression activities and poses safety risks to both the public and responders who are working to contain the fire.

This Order is subject to and subordinate to any applicable evacuation orders made under the Emergency Program Act. Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket of $1,150.

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity. For the most current information please visit the bans and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre, or visit: http://ow.ly/3UJo50Kc3o3